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Old 11-17-2018, 11:34 AM   #1
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Another mod today

Another mod done today. Added a voltmeter to the side of my battery box so I can easily check my voltage on my dual 6v batteries when we're boondocking. In the past I'd have to remove the covers and use my hand held meter. This will be so much easier.

I added a small toggle switch so the meter would not be "on" except when needed.
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Old 11-17-2018, 11:36 AM   #2
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very neat install...
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Old 11-17-2018, 11:56 AM   #3
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I did a similar meter just above my control panel and put a switch in one of the unused factory blank spots. Now you have me thinking. One question: is the meter you installed on the battery box waterproof? Jay
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Old 11-17-2018, 12:00 PM   #4
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Yes, it's waterproof (at least according to the ad)

Cheap enough I bought 2 just in case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 11-17-2018, 12:52 PM   #5
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Very nice indeed. Nothing says "sweet mod" better than it looking like it's OEM . . .
(I know it's ALWAYS the case that the mod is BETTER than OEM , but it's awesome when it doesn't even look like a mod . . .)
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Old 11-17-2018, 09:40 PM   #6
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I hope your Mctunning purchase keeps on working. Mine died in <1week and Mctunning never got back to me so money wasted - It was a Xmas present from DW last year and failed outside return window at Amazon. I bought a different brand voltmeter. Nice addition to have, neat place to put it. Momentary contact switch would be ideal...
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I hope your Mctunning purchase keeps on working. Mine died in <1week and Mctunning never got back to me so money wasted - It was a Xmas present from DW last year and failed outside return window at Amazon. I bought a different brand voltmeter. Nice addition to have, neat place to put it. Momentary contact switch would be ideal...
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Old 11-17-2018, 10:51 PM   #11
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I like that gauge idea, i definitely would do that one but for now i'm using one of the plug in ones in a 12v socket not used often. But yours you can check on a walk by, mine i would have to open the unit up.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:53 PM   #12
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I'm trying to do the 6 volt conversion but have only 24 inches on my battery holder Rack.All battery boxes I have looked at are to wide on the outside measurment.
I need two boxes.
Any ideas?
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Old 11-28-2018, 09:53 PM   #13
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Dual battery box

Check out this dual battery box. Expensive, but it is heavy duty and you can attach locks to both sides.

Todd Heavy Duty Battery Box todd 902138

https://www.amazon.com/Boating-Acces.../dp/B000YEKDG8
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Old 11-30-2018, 08:41 AM   #14
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I'm trying to do the 6 volt conversion but have only 24 inches on my battery holder Rack.All battery boxes I have looked at are to wide on the outside measurment.
I need two boxes.
Any ideas?
Look into tool boxes. They come in many shapes and sizes and work great for stuff like this. Here are a few I have done.
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I ended up doing a small pickup truck box on my pop up. Put the batteries in there, along with a few other things like the bottle and screw jacks. Added a small divider and some hidden vents for the battery side. Worked out great.
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